Barcarolle in F sharp major op. 60
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Frédéric Chopin
Barcarolle in F sharp major op. 60
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Barcarolle in F sharp major op. 60

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Description:

  • Language: German English
  • Pages: 34
  • Release: 20.10.2025
  • Key: F# major
  • Opus: 60
  • Genre: Classical Music, Classical Music (Romantic)
  • ISMN: 9790006639885
In 1845/46, Chopin composed his bel canto-inspired "Barcarolle" in F sharp major op. 60, which became a model for subsequent generations of composers.

In his evaluation of the divergent and sometimes contradictory sources, due to the different engraver's copies for the first editions published almost simultaneously in Paris, London and Leipzig, the editor comes to new conclusions.

In his evaluation of the divergent and sometimes contradictory sources, caused by the different engraver's models for the first editions published almost simultaneously in Paris, London and Leipzig, the editor arrives at new results and readings of problematic passages in particular.

Chopin's pedalings from the other sources, which differ from the main source, are made visible in the small engraving. The Critical Commentary provides information on this as well as on editorial decisions and the numerous variants. An informative preface (German/English) introduces the genesis and Chopin's understanding of the work.

Hardy Rittner supplements Chopin's fingering from a historically informed perspective. He knowledgeably explains central questions of performance practice (including cantilena playing, rubato and pedal use) and discusses different interpretative approaches (German/English).

Practical turnaround passages (with fold-out page) and a reader-friendly score round off this new edition.

Interview with Hardy Rittner about the book "Die vergessene Cantilene. Frédéric Chopin's misunderstood virtuosity"